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#Xspaces | @GFAfghanistan
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How can UNAMA support marginalized social & political groups in Afghanistan?
Shahmahmood Miakhel
@S_MIAKHEL
Represent Pro-Republic Movement of Afghanistan
Hosts:
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Guests Speakers:
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Jason Criss Howk
GFA Director
@jason_c_howk
Hosna Jalil
@hosnajalil
Frmr-Dep. Ministers of Women Affairs & Interior Affairs
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Mirwaid Balkhi
@Mirwaisbalkhi1
Former Minister of Education
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Aref Dostyar
Kroc Institute
@ArefDostyar
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#IdeasShuraGFA #Afghanistan4All
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#Xspaces | @GFAfghanistan
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900+ days without school: Discussing the Taliban ban on girl's education
Twitter Spaces | Sun May 12th | 12pm EDT | 5pm GMT | 8.30pm AFG
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Jason Criss Howk
GFA Director
@jason_c_howk
Hosna Jalil
@hosnajalil
Frmr-Dep. Ministers of Women Affairs & Interior Affairs
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Aref Dostyar
Kroc Institute
@ArefDostyar
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Speakers:
Malalai Habibi,
@MalalaiHabibi
Afghanistan Advocacy Fellow at Amnesty International USA
Mohammad Moheq,
@MoheqMohammad
Former Afghan Ambassador to Egypt
#IdeasShuraGFA #Afghanistan4All
Mission: Support Afghan contributions to collaborative movements that, when unified and with international support, can negotiate for a free and peaceful Afghanistan
Our Objectives
1.) Create a space for inclusive discussions for all who support a free and peaceful Afghanistan
2.)- Establish a process to vet ideas and develop consensus among the different groups
3.)- Encourage the international community to support and recognize this movement
4.)- Deny the Taliban international legitimacy and platforms
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"If a mother is educated, she will never raise a child to be a terrorist, extremist and human right abuser. If we want a world free of extremism, terrorism and human rights abuses, then raise your voice in support of girls' education in Afghanistan."
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www.globalfriendsofafghanistan.org
@GFAfghanistan
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- Zarifa Ghafari, Former Mayor, Author and Human Rights Activist. Star of Netflix's In Her Hands
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"For two decades we stood Shona ba Shona with our Afghan friends. The Global Friends network continues to stand 'shoulder to shoulder' with Afghan women and men, advocating together for a free, fair, peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan; one that breaks free from these dark and isolated days."
-Megan Minnion (Canada)
International Security
www.globalfriendsofafghanistan.org
@GFAfghanistan
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"While the world has abandoned Afghanistan and the Taliban are reversing decades of achievements, Global Friends of Afghanistan has stepped up during this time of need to give a voice to the voiceless."
-Mariam Solaimankhil (Afghanistan)
Member of Parliament for Kuchis
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www.globalfriendsofafghanistan.org
@GFAfghanistan
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"Afghanistan doesn't need pity. GFA is here to support Afghans that are coming together to make a positive difference for their country."
-Mina Sharif (Afghanistan-Canada)
Media Consultant and GFA Fellow
www.globalfriendsofafghanistan.org
@GFAfghanistan
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"It's important to let the Afghan People know that the world has not abandoned them to their fate under Taliban tyranny. GFA will connect Afghans and the world."
-Husain Haqqani (Pakistan-USA)
Director for South and Central Asia at Hudson Institute
www.globalfriendsofafghanistan.org
@GFAfghanistan
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"The world has lost hope for Afghanistan, but Global Friends of Afghanistan still has faith. We believe Afghans will bounce back. We all saw a new dawn. We won't let the light of liberty die."
-Douglas L. Ramsdell (USA)
National Security and Defense
www.globalfriendsofafghanistan.org
@GFAfghanistan
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"Now that memory of Afghans dropping from planes is fading, GFA will be one of the few platforms that actually continue focusing on the issues that matter to Afghanistan."
-Pashtana Durrani
(Afghanistan)
Education Leader
www.globalfriendsofafghanistan.org
@GFAfghanistan
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"The world must not forget Afghanistan again. GFA is a global platform to promote Afghan ideas and sustainable solutions to the country’s problems."
-Sarah Hearn OBE (UK)
Scholar and former British Official
www.globalfriendsofafghanistan.org
@GFAfghanistan
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"The world must not forget Afghanistan again. GFA is a global platform to promote Afghan ideas and sustainable solutions to the country’s problems."
-Sarah Hearn OBE (UK)
Scholar and former British Official
www.globalfriendsofafghanistan.org
@GFAfghanistan
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"Afghanistan doesn't need pity. GFA is here to support Afghans that are coming together to make a positive difference for their country."
-Mina Sharif (Afghanistan-Canada)
Media Consultant and GFA Fellow
www.globalfriendsofafghanistan.org
@GFAfghanistan
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"The world has lost hope for Afghanistan, but Global Friends of Afghanistan still has faith. We believe Afghans will bounce back. We all saw a new dawn. We won't let the light of liberty die."
-Douglas L. Ramsdell (USA)
National Security and Defense
www.globalfriendsofafghanistan.org
@GFAfghanistan
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"“GFA exists to help Afghans have a space to discuss their future. We aim to help the world understand Afghanistan and the needs of the Afghan people.”."
-Jason Criss Howk (USA)
GFA Director
www.globalfriendsofafghanistan.org
@GFAfghanistan
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"“GFA exists to help Afghans have a space to discuss their future. We aim to help the world understand Afghanistan and the needs of the Afghan people.”."
-Jason Criss Howk (USA)
GFA Director
www.globalfriendsofafghanistan.org
@GFAfghanistan
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"For the last 20 years, Afghanistan has been gifted with help from around the world. There are people who love and care for it. GFA is a bridge between Afghans and their friends. I see GFA as an effective & influential platform for Afghanistan."
-Crystal Bayat (Afghanistan)
GFA Scholar
www.globalfriendsofafghanistan.org
@GFAfghanistan
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www.globalfriendsofafghanistan.org
@GFAfghanistan
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"Afghanistan is a land of diverse people, cultures and ethnicities. If we want an Afghanistan free of violence, intolerance and terrorism, we must work to foster equal respect, human rights and protection for all people in Afghanistan.""
-Sitarah Mohammadi
(Afghanistan)
GFA Fellow
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"It is imperative to mobilize through platforms such as GFA as the international community and media turns away from the Afghan crisis. We must take constructive steps collectively in tackling the urgent needs of the Afghan people."
-Sara Wahedi (Afghanistan)
GFA Scholar
www.globalfriendsofafghanistan.org
@GFAfghanistan
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GFA2022
Connecting Afghans with the world
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Global Friends of Afghanistan
1st Annual Conference
September 1st 2022
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#Xspaces | @GFAfghanistan
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The IDEAS Shura: Assessing the impact of 'Herat' and 'Vienna' dialogues on Afghanistan
Twitter Spaces | Wed Dec 13th | 9-10am EST | 6.30-7.30pm Afghanistan
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Jason Criss Howk
GFA Director
@jason_c_howk
Aref Dostyar
Kroc Institute
@ArefDostyar
Hosna Jalil
@hosnajalil
Annie Pforzheimer
@pforzheimera
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GFA Fellows
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#Xspaces | @GFAfghanistan
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The future of governance in Afghanistan: What is the most realistic and stable type of government?
Twitter Spaces | Fri Feb 2nd | 10am EST | 3pm GMT | 7.30pm Afghanistan
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Guests Speakers:
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Jason Criss Howk
GFA Director
@jason_c_howk
Habiba Sarabi
@SarabiHabiba
Hosna Jalil
@hosnajalil
Bilal Sarwary
@bsarwary
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Najiba Ayobi
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Aref Dostyar
Kroc Institute
@ArefDostyar
#IdeasShuraGFA #Afghanistan4All
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Global Friends of Afghanistan
1st Annual Conference
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IDEAS SHURA
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